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General questions

Find answers to frequently asked questions about purchasing tickets, using discount cards, luggage storage and visiting the museum. If you cannot find the answer to your particular question, please get in touch by completing the form at the bottom of the page.

Do I still have to reserve online if I have a ‘BankGiro Loterij VIP-KAART’?
If you have a BankGiro Loterij VIP-Kaart we recommend you to book a free ticket with a start time. This ensures you from access to the museum.

I want to buy a ticket for the temporary exhibition, but I can’t see that option anywhere.
With an online ticket you can visit both the permanent collection and the temporary exhibition. There is no extra charge.

Why can’t I buy a separate ticket for the temporary exhibition?
A valid entrance ticket lets you visit the entire museum, because we want to give all visitors the opportunity to also view the masterpieces in our permanent collection.

Why do you recommend booking tickets online?
Without an online ticket, we cannot guarantee access. Interest in the museum and the exhibitions exceeds the available capacity of the building. In order to ensure that as many people have the opportunity to enjoy the art in an agreeable atmosphere, it is important that we distribute visitors throughout the day. We do so by using admission tickets with dedicated start times. Additional advantages of this system include there being little to no wait at the entrance and sufficient space for all visitors to enjoy the art at their leisure.

I have a ticket with a starting time but I’m arriving earlier/later: is that allowed?
Due to the coronavirus measures, it is not possible to enter the museum earlier or later than your booked start time. It is possible to change the start time. Please fill out the form at the end of this page. We will help you the best we can.

Can I change my online ticket(s)?
Up to 48 hours before the date and time of your planned visit, we will be pleased to help you find an alternative time to visit. We will only be able to offer you a new ticket if a different date and time slot is available. NB: please don’t try to rebook for another date yourself, as this may stop other people from being able to visit the museum. Please contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.

I would like to cancel my ticket, what should I do?
Tickets purchased online cannot be refunded. Up to 48 hours before the date and time of your planned visit, we will be pleased to help you find an alternative time to visit. We will only be able to offer you a new ticket if a different date and time slot is available. Please contact us using the form at the bottom of the page.

I have an online ticket and am visiting with someone else, can he/she enter at the same time?
Admission to the museum is only possible with a valid ticket. Check online whether tickets are still available at your chosen time.

The same name appears on each ticket: is that a problem?
No, that’s not a problem. The ticket shows the name of the person who placed the order and paid for it. There is a unique bar code on each individual ticket that is scanned on entry.

Do I have to print the ticket?
You can print out your online ticket, but you don’t have to: you can also present your ticket on a mobile device for checking at the museum entrance. If you booked using a discount card, such as a Museumkaart, you must also be able to present it along with your ticket on entry.

I did not receive my ticket, but the money has been debited from my account.
There can be several reasons for this:

The e-mail with your tickets might have been moved to your spam or junk mail folder. If you use Gmail, messages like this are often placed in a special folder for advertisements or spam.

There might be a typing error in e.g. the e-mail address. Please contact us using the form at the bottom of the page. We will then correct the mistake and resend the tickets.

There may be a delay due to server problems. Check your e-mail again later.

I am unable to complete my online booking.
There may be several reasons preventing you from ordering your ticket online. Check your internet connection and refresh the web page. You can also try again using another browser. Sometimes it can help to restart your computer.

I can’t get past the payment page: I’m constantly returned to the same place.
There can be several reasons for this:

You can only go to the next page in the ordering process if all the details have been filled in correctly. When paying by credit card, make sure that there are no spelling mistakes in the card-holder’s details. Don’t forget to enter your CVC code if you are paying with a credit card. If you’re paying via your bank, the bank details must be correct.

Can I book a free online ticket with an I amsterdam City Card?
Yes, you can book your online ticket via the website of I amsterdam. Via this page you make a reservation with a start time which provides acces to the museum.

Can I use a Holland Pass or other discount voucher to book an online ticket at a discount?
No, you cannot book online with a Holland Pass or similar voucher. You can, however, exchange the voucher at the Tours&Tickets office for an entrance ticket for the Van Gogh Museum.

Can I use my Dutch Stadspas to book an online ticket at a discount?
Due to coronavirus safety measures all visitors need to book online, including Stadspas holders.

I forgot my discount card: can you check at the museum entrance whether I’m a card-holder?
Unfortunately, if you booked a ticket with a discount and you are unable to present the relevant discount card at the museum entrance, we will have to refuse you admission. The Van Gogh Museum does not have access to the databases of organizations that issue discount cards, so we cannot check whether or not someone is a card-holder.

Is it possible to get a student discount?
No, the Van Gogh Museum does not offer discounts for students. If you hold a CJP pass, however, you can visit the museum at a 50% discount.

However, until 30 september 2020, there is a special student discount. Student tickets cost € 10 rather than the usual € 19.

Don’t forget to bring your student card or CJP pass with you when you visit the museum, as you will be asked to present it at the entrance.

Is my European Youth Card valid? I can’t find it among the discount options. If you have an EYCA, can I buy an online ticket using the CJP option instead?
No, only a Dutch CJP pass entitles you to visit the museum at a 50% discount.

Is there a discount for senior citizens, groups or teachers?
No, the Van Gogh Museum does not offer discounts for senior citizens, groups or teachers. However, special rates are available for groups of 6 or more visitors. Each group is required to inform us of their visit in advance. You can do this by making a reservation for a group visit. This is free of charge.

Can I store my luggage with you?
As a result of the coronavirus measures, our cloakroom is currently unattended. Please do not bring your luggage to the museum. Leave your baggage at your hotel or keep it in storage at one of the many luggage service points around the Museum square.

In which languages is the multimedia guide available and how much does it cost?
The multimedia guide is available in 11 languages. It costs € 5 for adults and € 3 for visitors aged 13–17. Children aged 6–12 years old can join in with adults for free.

Until 30 september 2020 the following discount applies:

€ 3 for adults

free for children under 18 years old

You can pick up the guide on the day of your visit at the multimedia desk in the museum. All devices are thoroughly disinfected before handed over to you.

I’m disabled: can I purchase a ticket online? Does my companion also needed ticket?
Disabled visitors are required to buy a ticket online. Visitors who require assistance when visiting the museum may bring a companion with them for free. The companion’s ticket includes a multimedia guide. You can book the free companion’s ticket online.